BIO Final Extra Terms

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stricture

A ________ is the narrowing of a passageway in the urinary system.

stones

A patient with nephrolithiasis is suffering from:

protein

A pregnant woman with preeclampsia may have ________ in her urine.

Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex

Addison's disease is caused by:

prostate gland

BPH is enlargement of the:

aorta

Blood exits the left side of the heart into the:

ileum

Crohn's disease affects the:

neurocognitive disorders

Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder?

fat

Emulsification breaks up ________ into smaller particles.

rectum

Feces is stored in the ________ prior to defecation.

acid

Pancreatic enzymes do NOT digest:

rectum

The circulatory system transports waste to all the following organs EXCEPT the:

esophagus

The epiglottis shunts food into the:

bile

The function of the gallbladder is to store:

coronary arteries

The heart receives its blood supply from the:

syncope

The medical term for fainting is:

pupil

The opening in the center of the iris is the:

enzymes

The pancreas secretes ________ and buffers.

arterioles

The smallest arteries are called:

O&P

Which abbreviation stands for a lab test?

hysterosalpingography

Which diagnostic procedure could be used to determine whether the uterus and uterine tubes are open to a dye?

antidiuretic hormone

Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?

distribute nutrients

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system?

anus

Which is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?

choroid

Which layer of the eye is responsible for supplying blood to the eye?

pia mater

Which layer of the meninges is applied directly to the surface of the brain?

mammogram

Which medical term means record of the breast?

DM

Which of the following abbreviations does NOT stand for a hormone?

I&D

Which of the following abbreviations is a surgical procedure?

sig

Which of the following abbreviations means label as follows?

pap

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?

OB

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a medical specialty?

hematocrit

Which of the following blood tests measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood?

spinal

Which of the following cavities is NOT a ventral cavity?

creatine clearance

Which of the following clinical laboratory tests requires the collection of urine for 24 hours?

cleft lip

Which of the following conditions is a congenital anomaly?

acromegaly

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?

congenital hypothyroidism

Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development?

Reye's syndrom

Which of the following conditions is characterized by encephalopathy and organ damage and is associated with aspirin use in children?

adrenal feminization

Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men?

falling test

Which of the following diagnostic procedures evaluates balance and equilibrium?

otoscopy

Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the auditory canal?

sputum cytology

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test for malignant cells?

audiometry

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test of hearing ability?

fluorescein staining

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to identify corneal abrasions or ulcers?

lumbar puncture

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis?

tonometry

Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures intraocular pressure?

cerebral angiography

Which of the following diagnostic tests examines the blood vessels of the brain after the injection of a dye?

dorsal

Which of the following directional terms is the opposite of anterior?

ricket's

Which of the following diseases is caused by a calcium and vitamin D deficiency?

cortisol

Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating carbohydrate metabolism in the body?

estrogen

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

arthrocentesis

Which of the following involves obtaining fluid from a joint in order to examine it to make a diagnosis?

spleen

Which of the following is NOT an organ found in the digestive system?

cystic

Which of the following is NOT one of the male reproductive glands?

dyscrasia

Which of the following is a general term meaning a blood disease?

autism spectrum disorder

Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder?

nerve cell body

Which of the following is the location of the nucleus of a neuron?

fetal

Which of the following is the longest period of gestation in which organs grow and mature?

cyst

Which of the following lesions is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?

tidal volume

Which of the following lung volumes is the amount of air that enters or exits the lungs during a single quiet breath?

nephrolitheasis

Which of the following medical terms is misspelled?

erectile dysfunction agents

Which of the following medications is used to treat impotence?

corticosteroid

Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases?

sweat glands—secrete sebum to cool the skin

Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly?

myopia

Which of the following pathological conditions is also called nearsightedness?

exotropia

Which of the following pathological conditions is an example of strabismus?

otosclerosis

Which of the following pathological conditions is the loss of mobility of the stapes?

anacusis

Which of the following pathological conditions is the total absence of hearing?

cochlea

Which of the following sensory organs is NOT for balance?

Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true?

neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses.

Which of the following statements regarding neuroglial cells is NOT true?

the palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity

Which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is FALSE?

rod

Which of the following structures are the sensory receptor cells active in dim light?

auditory canal

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the external ear?

malleus

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the external ear?

vesicle

Which of the following surface lesions is a blister?

sulci

Which of the following terms describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum?

keratosis

Which of the following terms does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?

metacarpel

Which of the following terms is misspelled?

urethrrhagia

Which of the following terms is misspelled?

nasopharyngitis

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the nose and throat?

cystopexy

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of the bladder?

neuroplasty

Which of the following terms means surgical repair of a nerve?

cystoplasty

Which of the following terms means surgical repair of the bladder?

presbycusis

Which of the following terms refers to the normal loss of hearing associated with aging?

cerebrum

Which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and language?

reabsorption

Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?

myringotomy

Which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane)?

excretory urography

________ involves taking X-rays to trace the action of the kidney as it expels a dye injected into the bloodstream.

cystography

________ visualizes the bladder with X-rays after instilling dye directly into the bladder.

amnion

`Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus

anorexiant

anorexiant

cholecystectomy

surgical removal of the gallbladder


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